2008 Infiniti FX35 Owner's Manual - Page 373

Example: Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) as weighed on a scale - including passengers, cargo and hitch - 5,340 lb. (2422 kg). Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) from F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label - 5,624 lb. (2551 kg). Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR) from "Towing Load/ Specification" chart - 8,150 lb. (3696 kg). Maximum Trailer towing capacity from "Towing Load/Specification" chart 3,500 lb. (1587 kg). 5,624 lb. (2551 kg) − 5,340 lb. (2422 kg) = 284 lb. (129 kg) GVWR GVW Available for tongue weight GCWR GVW Capacity available for towing 284 lb. (129 kg) / 2,810 lb. (1274 kg) Available tongue weight Available capacity = 10.1 % tongue weight The available towing capacity may be less than the maximum towing capacity due to the passenger and cargo load in the vehicle. Remember to keep trailer tongue weight between 10 to 15% of the trailer weight. If the tongue load becomes excessive, rearrange the cargo to obtain the proper tongue load. Do not exceed the 10 to 15% tongue weight specification even if the calculated available tongue weight is greater than 15%. If the calculated tongue weight is less than 10%, reduce the total trailer weight to match the available tongue weight. Always verify that available capacities are within the required ratings. 8,150 lb. (3696 kg) − 5,340 lb. (2422 kg) = 2,810 lb. (1274 kg) Technical and consumer information 9-21